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soft

/ˈsɔft/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

gentle, low-key, soft

  • gentle, mild, or not harsh
  • low-key, relaxed, or moderate in tone or style

In a sentence

Il ristorante aveva una luce soft che creava un'atmosfera molto rilassante.

The restaurant had soft lighting that created a very relaxing atmosphere.

Per risolvere la questione tra colleghi preferisco un approccio più soft.

To resolve the issue between colleagues I prefer a softer approach.

Hanno organizzato una festa tranquilla con musica soft in sottofondo.

They organized a quiet party with mellow music in the background.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
softmasculine · singular
softfeminine · singular
softmasculine · plural
softfeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Informal: widely used in casual speech, advertising, and modern media.
  • Invariable English loanword: does not change form for gender or number.
  • Commonly paired with nouns like 'luce' (lighting), 'musica' (music), or 'approccio' (approach).

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